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Rqbit MCP Server

This repository provides a Python API wrapper and an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the [rqbit](https://github.com/ikatson/rqbit) torrent

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What is the Rqbit MCP Server?

Rqbit MCP connects Rqbit MCP to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. This repository provides a Python API wrapper and an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the rqbit torrent client. It allows for easy integration into other applications or services.

What Rqbit MCP does

This repository provides a Python API wrapper and an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the rqbit torrent client. It allows for easy integration into other applications or services.

Key capabilities

  • API wrapper for the rqbit torrent client
  • MCP server interface for standardized communication (stdio, sse, streamable-http)
  • list_torrents: List all torrents and their details
  • download_torrent: Download a torrent from a magnet link or a file
  • get_torrent_details: Get detailed information about a specific torrent
  • get_torrent_stats: Get stats/status of a specific torrent
  • pause_torrent: Pause a torrent
  • start_torrent: Start a torrent

Requirements

  • An running instance of rqbit. (Included in docker compose) - Python 3.10+ (required for PyPI install). - uv (for local development)

Practical notes

  • Maintained by philogicae, written in Python.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Rqbit MCP Server

claude mcp add rqbit --env RQBIT_URL=your-value --env RQBIT_HTTP_BASIC_AUTH_USERPASS=your-value -- uvx rqbit-mcp

Configuration

  • An running instance of rqbit. (Included in docker compose) - Python 3.10+ (required for PyPI install). - uv (for local development)
VariableDescriptionRequired
RQBIT_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
RQBIT_HTTP_BASIC_AUTH_USERPASSConfiguration value read at startup.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Rqbit MCP to Prerequisites.”
  • “Use Rqbit MCP to Configuration.”
  • “Use Rqbit MCP to Installation.”

Frequently asked questions

This repository provides a Python API wrapper and an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for the [rqbit](https://github.com/ikatson/rqbit) torrent client. It allows Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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